How a Kite Flies (2017)
Overview
Sir Ian McKellen voices an alcoholic kite. A down-and-out who prefers to hang around his dingy local strip joint rather than get out into the blue sky. But when memories of happier times come back to haunt him, he decides to take action and try one last flight.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.3903 |
Directed By
Ben Gough
Crew
Ben Gough
Ben Gough
Jemilah Findlay
Darran Bragg
Chris Wilson
Oliver James Hymans
Mark Gee
Billy Askew
Emin Atilgan
Nick Milligan
Dave Bradshaw
Ray Miller-Davis
Dion Thomas
Nick Way
Jordan Heron
Calum Leckie
Tina Moll
Lauren Cooper
Nicole Robson
Cheryl Payne
Holly Greig
TOP CAST
Ian McKellen
Mr. Kite (voice)
Marion Burge
Barmaid
Lily Lowe-Myers
Mum
Marat Khairoullin
Homeless Man
Marlow Gough
Sebastian
Austin Hardiman
Barfly
Robyn Cooper
Hostess
Nick Halilaj
Doorman
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